Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17953, John Field, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Field, John - Fields
NUMBER
S 17953 B.L. Mt. 2492-100 - B.L. Mt. 311-60-55
CONTENTS

20/080 Oct 20 3d John Field Aug 10 1851
Set. P. H. ... 12/50
John Field minor child of John Field John Field minor
Miss Pittsburg 3/50 Bal Smith } N.Y. Miss
Ent Jan 1780 dis 1783
No. Revolution War
May 1828-1851
Ad: 6000, Aug: 20/56 B. ...
Gen. R. H. ... New York City

11.85 New York Albany John Field, dec d ,
in the State of who was a Musician, in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by — in the Revolution. time for 2. years, Mass.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany. at the rate of 88. Dollars 00. Cents per 3 rd day of March. 1826 annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March. 1826. Sent 6 th May. 1828.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of July. 1854 and sent to J. R. Hitchcock Arrears to the 1 th of Box 2872 Semi-ant. allowance ending New York.
(Revolutionary Claim.) (Old Jan 7. 1828.) 15 th May 1828. Recorded by G. J. Getty. Clerk. Book A. Vol. 1. Page
201080

Affidavit of Sally West
Case of claim of Mrs. Mabel
No. 6.
1888

State of New York
Oneida County ss
Sally West being duly sworn saith that she is seventy two years of age & has been a resident of said County & lived in the town of Sangerfield for thirty five years last past, that John Fields line as the next neighbor for ten or twelve years prior to his being taken to the County poor house where he died about six years ago, That this deponent was on intimate terms with both him and his wife, that she had frequently heard John Fields say that he was a soldier of the revolution that he served in the sixth Regiment of the Massachusetts line as drummer in Capt. Pillsbury Company and that she has heard him while telling about her revolutionary experiences describe the battles as a light 炮, That he was a native of Westchester Co. N.Y. that he went from there some few years after the war to Canada, that about thirty years ago he removed from Canada to Flat Rock in the County of Jefferson State of New York, and after an interval of a few years there he removed to Oneida County where he died as aforesaid that the said John Fields at the age at the age of about sixty was married to a young girl who had for only lived in his family during the life time of his first wife who died in Canada & by his last wife had nine children five of whom are said to be alive, viz as follows Henry W. Fields, Eliza, Maynard, Melissa, Sally, Chloe, Minnie & John Fields. That the said last wife of John Fields maiden name was Eve Wood and they both said that they were married in Canada and further this deponent saith not. Sworn and subscribed before me this 19th day of July 1853
Daniel Livermore
Judge of the Peace
Sally West

I hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with Sally West who has subscribed & sworn to the within affidavit for thirty years last past, that she is a person of truth and veracity entitled to full credit and I further state that I have known known the said John Fields while a resident of Sangerfield in said Co of Bennington & have heard him make most of the statements in the foregoing affidavit of Mrs Sally West, and I believe the within named children are his sole surviving children.
Daniel Sivermore Justice of the Peace
The words say & last were intended before signed & the word terms written on erasure before executed.
Daniel Sivermore Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the second wife of the above named John Fields died in this town some two or three years before the said Fields left for the Poorhouse. Daniel Sivermore Justice of the Peace Sangerfield July 20th 1858.

State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Daniel Livermore
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed Jurats & certificates and thereon written, was, on the days of the day of date of the same a Justice of the Peace, in, and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurats & certificates are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this
22 nd
day of
July
185 3
Richard Hulbert
CLERK.

Declaration of Melissa Darley
No. 1.
See No 1835-
Suspended 1828

State of New York Oneida County ss
On this eighteenth day of April A. D. 1853 personally appeared before the Subscribing Authority, Melissa Duley, a resident of Marshall in the County & State above mentioned, aged twenty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed May 15 th 1828.
That she, together with Henry W Fields, Eliza Maynard, Chloe Miner, and John Fields are the only surviving children of John Fields deceased, who she believes served in the war of the Revolution as follows to wit;
That he was a native of Bedford in the County of Westchester, and State of New York, and enlisted into the company of a capt. Pillsbury as a drummer which company was attached to the 6 th Regiment of the Massachusetts line, for and during the war, and served to near the close of said war, when he was discharged at New Windsor now in the County of Orange, New York;
That she believes said

Enlistment took place at Peekskill New York. That she believes that her late father John Fields worked at a place called New Rochelle in the County of Westchester New York for some three years after the close of the war, after that he was said to have removed to Gannoye Upper Canada where after residing until about the time of the passage of the Act of Congress of June 1 st 1832 removed to Alexandria in Jefferson County in this State, where he made a declaration for his pension and not succeeding in establishing his claim, he removed to the town of Sangerfield in the County of Oneida in this State, when reverses overtook him and he was forced to go to the Poor House of the last named County, where he died on or about the Sixth day of May A.D. 1848, the mother of the surviving children, having died several years before their father, and being the second wife of the said John Fields deceased, his first wife dying childless.
And she now asks that the amount of Pension which was due her late father at the date

of his death may be allowed and paid to his children.
Subscribed & sworn to the day and year first above written before me.
} Melisa her  X  mark  Darley
Othniel S Williams Progate of Oneida County N.Y.
State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY, CLERK'S OFFICE,
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Othniel S Williams
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the annexed affidavit and thereon written, was, on the eighteenth day of July 1853 a Justice of the Peace  Progate , in, and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice  Progate and verily believe that the signature to the said jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this
22 nd
day of
July
1853
Richard Hulbert
CLERK.

Claim of an Minor heir of John Field, under the Act of 3 rd March 1855.
207 080
A land Warrant for 100, acres has issued to the heirs at law of John Field, dec., a private of the 6 th Reg't N.Y. Continental Line Room N o 98
Mr. White Circle please pay this with papers of the 15 August 1853.
James R. Hitchcock New York City

Declaration by a Person who has never before had a Land Warrant, nor made a Declaration therefor.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Onondaga } ss.
On this sixth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Sister of the deceased within and for the County and State aforesaid, Alba M. Dusen Guardian of John Fields aged sixty four years, a resident of Syracuse county of Onondaga in the State of New York , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical  the guardian of one of the children of  of  John Fields who enlisted as he believes
in the Company commanded by Captain Pillsbury , as he believes in the sixth Regiment of the Massachusetts Line commanded by Col Smith in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the fourth day of July  1861 That he enlisted at Peshkill in the State of New York on or about the first day of January A. D. 1860 for the term of during the war and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days, as he believes. That he is the guardian of John Fields who is a minor, and had the guardianship of the said John Fields since the seventh year of his age, and he will be twenty one years old on the 18th day of May next. That he makes this declaration by the request of the said John Fields . And he further declares, that according to the best of his beliefs he and was honorably discharged at New Bendover on the about the close of of said war A. D. 1863 -
And he respectfully refers the Commission of Pensions to the proofs already on file in his department of the services of John Fields - under the Act of July 15, 1862 -
He makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855. He also declares that he has not received a Warrant for Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor, except for one hundred acres which application has been made for by the legal representatives of the said John Fields under the Act of Congress passed the 16th of September 1876 .
We, Freeman Albin and Melissa Daily  Atty on Oath residents of Marshall Onondaga County in the State of New York upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by us and in our presence , and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Freeman Albin Melissa Daily
The foregoing Declaration and Affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Daniel Page { Justice of the Peace
Daniel Page { Justice of the Peace note, the calculations and statements which run on the left margin were made before expiration

State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Daniel Page Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit there- on written, was, on the 11th day of August 185 5 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 6th day of Aug 185 5 .
R. Hulbert CLERK.

claim of the Heirs & legal representatives of John Fieles under Act of 16 th Sept 1776
Also Act 15 th May 1778 = as a "Warman" =

State of New York Dutchess County
Meister Daily aged twenty six years, a resident of Marshall in the County & State above written, do hereby testify and declare, that I am one of the children of John Field, who I believe, entered into the service of the United States on or about the first day of January 1780, in the company of Capt Pillsbury in the 7th Regiment of the Massachusetts Line, commanded by Col Smith and was discharged at or about the close of the Revolutionary War. I further declare, that I do not believe that my Father ever received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised him on the part of the United States, by an act of Congress passed on the 18th day of September 1778. Nor do I believe that he ever assigned, or transferred his claim in any manner whatsoever. She makes this declaration in her own name in behalf Henry W. Field, Eliza Maynard, Chloe Morris, and John Field, who are all the surviving children and heirs at Law of the said John Field deceased in order to obtain the Bounty Land promised them late justice by the act of Congress above named.
She respectfully refers the Commissioner of Pensions to her declaration as one of the heirs of John Field, which are now on file in his department, which declaration, was made on or about the 10th day of July 1853. Claiming the benefit of the act of Congress passed May 15th 1828 which claim was granted.
She also claims the benefit of the act of Congress passed May 15th 1778, in which that body promised to every "Noncommissioned Officer and Man who have enlisted, or shall enlist, into the service of the United States for and during the War, shall be entitled to the further sum of eighty dollars."
Melissa Daily
Attest H. H. H. in presence
Sworn to and subscribed to before me this 8th day of July 1853
Daniel Payer Justice of the Peace

I Robert Fickler, a resident of Marshall in the County of Franklin aged eighty nine years do hereby and say that I am a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 1828 and a brother of John Fickler deceased, that Melvina Emily Henry N Fickler Eliza Maynard Chloe Marion & John Fickler, are the only surviving chil- -dren of John Fickler deceased, and that Henry N Fickler Eliza Maynard Melvina Emily and Chloe Marion are all of the children that were ever married & that it is just that the other children of John Fickler all died young. — Robert Fickler Mark
Subscribed sworn to this
8 th day of July 1855 before me
and I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Robert Fickler for more than 20 years last past and that he is a person of truth & veracity
Daniel Page { Justice of the Peace
that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 6 day of Aug 1855 C. Hulbert CLERK.

That he is a true and correct copy of the original
State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Daniel Page
Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the foregoing, affidavit and there- on written, was, on the 6 th day of July 185 5 a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 6 day of Aug 185 5
A. Hulbert CLERK.

State of New York In Jefferson Com: Pleas
In the matter of the application of John Field for a pension
8696 Declaration and certificates &c &c
J. H. Monson of Watertown Atty for Applicant
7. 33
12
87.96

State of New York } Jefferson County p. } In Jefferson Common Pleas of September Term 1832.
On this 11th. day of September 1832 Personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County, aforesaid now sitting John Fields a resident of the Town of Alexandria in said County of Jefferson aged 68 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th. 1832.
That he enlisted in the army of the United States early in the year 1780 and served under the officers herein after named and as herein after stated (to wit) That the said John Fields was born in the year 1764 on the 10th day of April in the Town of Clarnack - County of Columbia State of New York, where I resided at the time I enlisted into the army of the United States - at the close of the Revolutionary war I received a written discharge at New Rochelle in the County of Westchester State, aforesaid - I continued to reside at New Rochelle two years from the close of the war - from thence I removed to New York, where I continued to reside between 3 and 4 years - from New York I removed to New Jersey where I laboured in Fords Iron works, but the Town & County I do not recollect; it was not however more than 10 miles from New York where I lived

between 88, 6 years - from this period I lived a transient life for quite a number of years - for how many years I do not recollect. I think, however it is about 20 years since I settled at Oswego, in Oswego County, and State of New York - From Oswego I removed to a settlement near French Creek in Jefferson County N.Y. From this settlement, I removed to Grindstone Island in the river St Lawrence, belonging to the United States, where I lived seven years - from Grindstone Island, I removed to the town of Alexandria aforesaid, in the year 1824, where I have resided ever since.
I enlisted into the Continental Army of the United States as a Drummer (I think in the spring of the year 1779) I enlisted as aforesaid in the 6th regiment of Infantry of the Continental line, commanded by Col Smith. The name of the Captain of my Company, was Porter but his christian name I do not recollect. The Regiment when I enlisted was stationed at West Point, where we (that is the Regiment to which I belonged) continued till the fall of the year 1781 when we crossed the river, erected Barracks at a place immediately opposite, called New Boston and continued there till some time into the Spring of the year 1782.
In the spring of 1782 if I rightly remember we were inoculated for the small pox, and remained at our Winter Quarters until late in the Spring - We then moved to the east and wintered
* I am certain it was in the Spring previous to the erection of Stone and in the same year that he was executed

the next winter at some place east of the Hudson River, but I cannot now remember the name of the place. In the spring of 1783 we marched to New Rochelle where we remained until the army was disbanded in the fall of that year - In the fall of the same year that I enlisted I was present at the execution of Andre. Our Regiment (the 6th) composed the Guard around the gallows when he was hung, and I was then on duty with the rest of the Regiment - About this time or shortly after, General Green took command at West Point. I was regularly discharged when the rest of the army was disbanded in the fall of 1783 - Our Regiment as I before stated, was stationed at New Rochelle. I then received a regular written discharge signed by the Colonel of the Regiment & I believe some other officer, but what one I cannot now recollect. From the time I enlisted as aforesaid until the time I was discharged as above mentioned - being upwards of 3 years, I served the whole time as a drummer, without ever being absent from my company either on furlough or otherwise. While I lived at New Rochelle and some time in the year 1783 or 1784 I put my discharge into the hands of an old man then living there for safe keeping, since which time I have not seen it, & I have now forgotten the name of the person with whom I left, or where he lived, and I have no idea that if I

was to go there, I could find any trace of it, nearly 30 years having elapsed since I so parted with it as aforesaid, and since I have seen or heard from it.
And I the said John Field do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and I declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of any extra Agency in any state.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid
J. Burchard (Clerk)
John his Field mark
And the said Court do hereby certify and declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a soldier of the Revolution & served as he states.
I Felix Burchard Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of John Field for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 11 th Day of September 1832.
J. Burchard Clerk

17953 INVALID.
File No. 17953
John Mills Musician Capt. Pillsbury, Mass Line
Act: May 13 th 1891
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 126
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nov. 19. 1853.
Learn by care than fuel in Mr. Cole
Rev. Mr. Cole Ald. 2. of Bristol W. Virg. D.C.

Ans. 29, 1835.
copy of John Filer's letter.
N. Y.
Act 1828
Ans 18 o 1835
Act 15 th May, 1828.
J. R. Hitchcock N. York.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS

July 23 86
official business.
Hon J. Minick
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
201080 John D. Sleeper Dinner at Hotel John D. Sleeper d. l.

+ Pri. Mass. Univ. 2492-100-Rev
[Stylized signature]
Coacerg

New York Recd.
John Field
Rejected
let. J. H. Brown 20. June 33
on Final settlement Cuttings vol 1 page 123. N o 12,003 1830
J. L. B. Suspender
Act June 7 1832

Nov. 11, 1853.
ADDL CO. M Chase of John Fruit, M. ex. Official business.
Lorena March co. ok.  28th  of  Wm  gen. Baptist Church Washington D.C.

July 6/48
My Steuben

Nov 3, 1852
708 W. 10th
House of John
W. 10th
co.,
St. Louis
Mo.
Official business.
Rev. N. H. Cook,
Box 872
St. Louis
Mo.
Comm. of Pension
Washington
D.C.

No John Field's dec. NY
J. R. Hitchcock Sep 26 '53 Same Oct 15 1853 Same Dec 19 1853 Hon. F. J. Cutting 14 th Mar. 1854. J. R. Hitchcock May 25/54
Oct 15 th May 1828

State of New York, City and County of New York, } ss.
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY , Clerk of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record, DO HERE-BY CERTIFY, That Isaac Van Arsdale before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds, for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and authorized to administer oaths to be used in any Court in said State, and for general purposes; and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 9 day of Nov 185 3
Richd B. Connolly Clerk.
State of New York, City and County of New York, } ss.
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY , Clerk of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record, DO HERE-BY CERTIFY, That Isaac O. Barker before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 20 day of August 185 3
Richd B. Connolly Clerk.

Case of John Field, or Fields, who was a musician in the 6 th Regiment of the of the Mass ts Line Commanded by Col. Tupper, at the close of the War in 1783 and who it is shown, died about the 6 th May 1848. These papers further show that, the heirs of the said John Field applied for, and obtained the pay due in right of their said father, from March 3 rd 1826. to May 6 th 1848, the date of his death, under the provisions of the Act of Congress of May 15 th 1828, and the Certificate for pay like at the rate of $88, per annum, issued July 1 st 1854, and was sent to J. R. Hitchcock, New York City —
The papers filed in the Case of the Claim under the Act of May 15 th 1828, have been examined and are found to contain satisfactory evidence of the services and identity of the aforesaid John Field, or Fields

Joe Field
No 2492
No 2492
Remar

Copy - New York Sept 25. 1855.
Sir,
Your favor of 17 th ult o is at hand covg Rev d Land Warrant N o 2492, issued Sept 15. 1855, to the Heirs at Law of John Field dec d , a private of the Mass. line.
Would it comply with your regulations, for John R Weed Adminis- trator of the Estate of John Field, to authorise the Scrip to be issued, by the Com er of the Gen l Land Office.
You have in your office his letter of Administration.
Very Respectfully
Yours &c
J. R. Hitchcock Attorney for the heirs of John Field
Please address me at Box 2842 New York Post Office.
Hon J Minot Com r of Pensions Washington.
J. C.

New York, Aug 11. 1855.
Hon J. Minot Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir,
Act 1855 taken out
Enclosed please find the declaration of Robert Field, under the Act of 3 rd March 1855 for Piquit's Land, and under the Act of 15 th May 1778, for $80, promised all "warriors".
Also the declaration of the Mesipah Dailey in behalf of the heirs, and legal representatives of John Field under the acts of 16 th Sept 1776 and 15 th . May 1778.
Also the declaration of Alba Owen, Guardian of of John Field, minor child of John Field, under Act of 3 rd March 1855.
Very Respectfully Your obed t servant
James R Hitchcock Attorney for Rob t Field, and the heirs of John Fields

New York, 11 Oct 1855
Sir,
On the 25th ulto I had the honor of addressing you, and not receiving a reply, I fear that my letter has miscarried or accidentally been overlooked.
I take the liberty of sending you a copy of it.
Some of the Heirs of John Field reside in a distant State, and on that account I enquired if the Administrator could authorize the deed to be issued.
Very Respectfully Your ob't serv't Jas R. Hitchcock Atty for the Heirs of John Field Box 2872. R.R.
How I Miss Yours of Pensions Washington D.C.

10 th Mass. Regt Col. Benj. Tupper - Lifton 3 yrs - enlisted 19 th Februy 1777 Lifton 1 st Novr 1777 - discharged 19 th Februy 1780. —
On Mr Gordin's Roll a Evans man —

State of New York } County of Oneida } ss
I Robert Fields a resident of Marshall, of the County aforesaid (formerly of the city of New York) do testify, and say that I am near Eighty nine years of age, and a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed May 15 th 1828. That my elder brother John Fields, enlisted as a musician into the 6 th Regiment of the Massachusetts line, about the 1 st of January 1780, at a place called the "Highlands," or "Gallows Hills," which is situated about three miles from the Village of Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. That my brother served a part of the time as fifer, and afterwards as drummer, in the company of Capt Pillsbury in the said 6 th Regiment, until near the close of the War, and we were discharged at the same time, near New Britain, or New Windsor Orange County, N. York.
That my said brother was a laboring man, and resided for three or four years at New Rochelle, Westchester Co ty New York, and while living there Capt Mason Wattles, with whom I was acquainted, told me that my brother and myself were entitled to a certain amount of money from the State of Massachusetts, or from the United States for our services, and that he would collect the same, for us if we would give him authority to do so.
I therefore sent for my brother to come to the city, and he and myself accompanied Capt Wattles to Alderman Blagg and there executed a Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the same before him, about the year 1784 or 1785. Some five or six years after the foregoing transactions, my brother went to a place near Gananoque, an Island in the St Laurence River, Upper Canada, where he married, as he sometime afterwards advised me, by causing a letter to be written to me, asking me to come on there, and bring our Mother and my own family, saying that he was in a condition to help

me to a farm; and continued his importunities until about forty years ago. Soon after the passage of the Act of 1832 he again caused a letter to be written to me, saying that he had met with misfortune, had been sick, buried his wife, married another and was poor and had removed to "Flat Rock," Jefferson Co. with his second wife, and was trying to obtain his pension, and with -ing my testimony on the subject. He afterwards caused another letter to be written, advising me that he had moved to Sangerfield, Oneida Co. New York, since which time I have heard nothing from him, or his whereabouts, until very recently, I heard that he died in the "County House," of this coun-ty, about six years since, leaving several children by his last wife, who died several years before my brother, as I have been informed. That I am very nearly blind, and of course, nearly helpless, and having no children, and my Wife being dead, and no more kindred or connex-ion in the city of New York or neighborhood, able to take charge of me, I thought I would get myself taken to the children of my brother John, who reside in this town, which I did about five months since, and have lived with Mrs Melissa Daily, and her brothers and sisters, being the children of my brother John. From the following state-ment made by her soon after my coming to this town viz, That her late father used to state to her in his lifetime, that he lost his father at the Battle of Whiteplains- that his mother afterwards was married to a soldier by the name of "Thomas Purdy," who belonged to the same Regiment. That the said Purdy died

just before the close of the War of the Revolution, that his mother resided sometime with "Uncle Robert," in New-York, all of which is true, to the letter and other facts stated by him, could never have been made but by my brother - and further this Deponent saith not. Witness. Melipat Doyly                      Robert his X Field's mark
Note. The interlinations which occur in the 3 first several pages were made before execution.
Subscribed & sworn to on this 14 th day of February, 1854
Before me Levi Buckingham, J. P.
State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Levi Buckingham Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the annexed affidavit and thereon written, was, on the 14 th day of February 1854 a Justice of the Peace, in, and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said jurat - ~ ~ ~ is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 20 th day of Feb 1854
R. Hulbert CLERK.

J. R. Hitchcock
ans d
Nov r 10 th 1854
John Field,
Majo Lind

New York, Aug. 9. 1854
Sir,
Enclosed please find the declaration of Ind Kirtland Esq. ad- ministrator of Estate of John Field, In Bounty Card, for services rendered in the Revolutionary War.
Yours Respectfully J. R. Hitchcock Pm 2872 P.O.
Wm L. Waldo Esq. Commissioned of the Pension Office Washington City D.C.

State of New York Oneida County } ss. Surrogate's Court
I, Athniel S. Williams, Surrogate of the County of Oneida, do certify that at a Surrogate's Court, held at Clinton in said County on the twenty first day of July A.D. 1853, Satisfactory evidence has been adduced before said Court, that John Fields was a resident of Rome in said County, and died at Rome in the said County on the 6th day of May A.D. 1848, and that the only surviving children of said deceased are as follows, to wit: two Sons, Henry W. Fields and John Fields, and three daughters, to wit: Melissa Dailey, Eliza Maynard and Chloe Meiner.
Seal
In testimony whereof, I the said Surrogate have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at the place and on the day and year first aforesaid.
Athniel S. Williams Surrogate.

John Field, du o
N o 2492
J. R. Hitchcock New York

James R. Hitchcock
Both Field
May 18 th ,
In: Field
do

New York, Sept r 30. 1853.
Sir,
Your favor of 26 th inst, in reply, to my application in behalf, of the heirs of John Fields deceased, came duly to hand.
The case of John Field, who in 1830 , claimed for services, performed in Pennsylvania, cannot be the same Fields , reported as an applicant, under the Act of 1832 .
There were many persons, of the name of John Field, engaged in the Revolution. One pensioner of that name resided in Oneida County N.Y. and received some 57 dollars, for services in the Mass, Militia. Another is returned as having served, in the Rhode Island troops, etc. In explanation of matters, in this case, throwing doubt upon the identity, of John Field, (whom I represent,) as the brother of Robert Field, I offer as the most convincing proof, I can now offer first, the affidavit of John K. Weed, which I think will of itself prove satisfactory.
I also send extracts from documents connected, with the claim of Robert Field,

now on file in the Department, and to which I respectfully suggest a reference, having no doubt, that on an exami- -nation every reasonable doubt, of the identity of the applicant, will be remo- -ved.
Very respectfully Your ob't serv't J. A. R. Hite
(Box 2872 N.Y.P.O.)
L. P. Waldo Esq. Comm'r of Pensions, Washington D.C.

New York, 18 Oct r 1853.
Sir,
Your favr of 15 th inst is this day at hand, relative to the claim of John Fields of New York.
I note your remark that the claim of John Fields of Jefferson Co, N.Y., made in 1833 was rejected.
I beg respectfully to enquire, whether the claim was rejected , or only suspended , for certain reasons.
You further inform me, that the additional evidence, I have furnished, says that he was not in the same company with his brother Robert, and that his Captain was Pillsbury, and not Porter, as alledged, by John Fields in 1833. Knowing nothing of the declaration, made by John in 1833, I am unaware of its contents, except as referred to in your letter of 15 th inst, and would therefore feel obliged for a copy of it. I have no doubt that the discrepancies, said to exist, between his statements in 1833, and the facts alledged in the evidence, I have

furnished, can be satisfactorily accom- -ted for.
I shall this day address a letter, to the Hon C. M. Wright, Secy of Common- -wealth of Mass, for an additional search in his office, for the name of the captain under whom John Fields did serve. The application for a search in this case, alleged Hillsbury to be the name, but the certificate did not give the name of the captain.
I conscientiously believe, the claim to be a righteous one, and cannot object, to its rejection on reasonable ground, at the same time, I would not use it, did I not think it an honest one.
Very respectfully Your obedient servt,
J. R. Hitchcock
Bm 2872 N.Y. P.O.
L. P. Waldo Esq Court of Pensions Washington D.C.

Washington May 15 th 1857 -
Dear S r P. Waldo, Com d &c
Sir, I would respectfully call the attention of the Commission of Pensions to the Certificate of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Ms, in answer to the application of Robert Fieles, for a search of Rolls in his possession, of the names of the said Robert Fieles. That he, Robert, the younger brother of John Fieles enlisted into the 8 th Regiment of the Mass. (Col. Smith's) on or about the 1 st of January 1780, for and during the war, that the place of birth is not given, put down as Darnesbury, enlisted by Major Porter. Please note also, that the name of John Fieles, is born on the Rolls of the same Regt, but not in the same Company. And note the date of the foregoing application is in the year 1848.
I would also call your particular attention to the affidavit of Robert Fieles, dated February 14 th 1854, stating that he is a Pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress passed May 15 th 1828, (and whose character is Certificate to be good) by Mr. Colt, Judge Dickinson, and Esquire Hart of Patterson New Jersey and he testifies, that his brother John Fieles, enlisted as a Musician in the 8 th Regiment of the Ms, on or about the 1 st of January 1780, as a Musician, and served as such in Capt. Pillsbury's Co. and was discharged at the same time with himself. And also what he testifies about his brothers
(over)

residing in 1784 or 1785, in NewBedford, about his sending him word, that Capt. Mattel, offered to be their Attorney, to settle their Accounts with the Government, and about their both going before Alderman Hogg , and executing a Power of Attorney to Capt. Mason Mattel , for the above purpose and acknowledge before the said Alderman.
Have the goodness to look at the Certificate of the cler- -ry of the State of Mass. filed in your office in the application of the heirs of John Dimes, and notice the commission.
I remain Respectfully Your Obt Servant John H. Ware - for James B. Hitchcock of New York -

New York 8 Feby 1852.
Sir,
I am in receipt of your favor of 19 th Dec r last, and note your reply, that "the case of John Fields of New York, is invested with too many difficulties to be admitted."
In answer, I beg respectfully, to ask, for a re-examination of the evidence I have furnished, in support of this claim, feeling satisfied, that for some reason, the claim has been less closely scrutinized, than hitherto, has been your custom, and in consequence thereof, my client's interests are suffering serious detriment.
That the claim has been hastily considered, is evident, for a full examination, would not have confounded my client, who is reported, as an applicant under the Act of 1832 , for service in the Map. Line , with a certain John Field , who in 1830 claimed for service, in the Pam a Line .
In reply to the most respectable array of evidence, that I have furnished in proof of the service of John Fields, I am informed, that "the case is invested, "with too many difficulties to be admitted",

New York 8 Feby 1854.
Sir,
I am in receipt of your favor of 19 th Dec r last, and note your reply, that "the case of John Fields of New York, is invested with too many difficulties to be admitted."
In answer, I beg respectfully, to ask, for a re-examination of the evidence I have furnished, in support of this claim, feeling satisfied, that for some reason, the claim has been less closely scrutinized, than hitherto, has been your custom, and in consequence thereof, my client's interests are suffering serious detriment.
That the claim has been hastily considered, is evident, for a full examination, would not have confounded my client, who is reported, as an applicant under the Act of 1832 , for service in the Map. Div. , with a certain John Field , who in 1830 claimed for service, in the Penn a Line .
In reply to the most respectable array of evidence, that I have furnished in proof of the service of John Fields, I am informed, that "the case is invested, with too many difficulties to be admitted",

and yet, the only additional evidence asked for, is that "the place of his enlistment be shewn;" thus passing by all the merits of the case for a matter of slight importance. The Mass. Rev. papers, for the last three years service, I am informed, hardly ever show where , a soldier enlisted, — they sometimes show where the town, a soldier served for , but that is not always the case.
I am thus required to prove an impossibility, (unless by some unaccountable accident, there should happen to be some evidence to show where he enlisted,) and which could be of very slight or no consequence, if it could be shewn. The case of John and Robert Fields, were rare exceptions, to the general rule, for they enlisted in the line of a state, to which they did not belong , and of course enlisted, where that line, or the greater part of it, was stationed, which at the time, was at Beekskill & the vicinity. In conclusion, I beg respectfully, to ask that in justice, to myself and clients, that the case may be re-examined, and that I be furnished with a full statement, showing wherein the evidence falls short of satisfying a candid mind.

After such a re-examination, if further and reasonable proof will be of avail in admitting this claim, I will endeavour to obtain it, provided that upon a careful re-examination of the evidence already furnished more may be required.
If "the case is invested with too many difficulties to be admitted", it is but just and reasonable, that these difficulties should be fairly and intelligently stated. I ask and desire, nothing but what is right and just, and expect to submit in support of the claim, proofs as clear and strong, as can with reason be expected, or as the majority of those who have obtained pensions, have been able to produce.
Very Respectfully Your obt servt J. R. Hitchcock Attorney for the heirs of John Fields
Box 2,872 N.Y.P.O.
Lorenzo P. Waldo Esqr Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.

Samuel Cole Esq. Pennsylvania

Wash. March. 6.
Sir
I beg to solicit your early attention and that of the Commission to the papers traces. - omitted by Mr. Mitchell of N. Y. A letter from him to me I also enclose Yours sincerely
J. B. Cutting Sam. Cole Jr

Brief in the case of John Fields deceased, Oneida County and State of New York act May 15, 1828
Claim, ("original," or "for increase?")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Service in the Continental line as musician and until close of war for three years, shown by certificate of Secretary and the records of this office of State of Massachusetts, corroborating the statement of John made in his declaration in 1833.
Heirship of Claimants shown by the affidavits of Robert Fields, brother of John, and also in now a (X for increase) pensioner of the United States, and other witnesses Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? certified to be credible.
* Claimant allowed at rate of $88 per annum commencing 3 rd March 1826, and ending 6 th May 1848, when said John died - payable to Administrator to be distributed among the heirs.
* Here insert the appointment of administrator when received.
May 25 - Writs for appointment of Admin n ?
Name and residence of Agent
Examining Clerk.

John Field dec d New York.
Admitted.
Adm. 15 th May 1828.
2 years Musician at $88.- per annum from 3 rd March 1826 to 6 th May 1828 when he died.
Pay.
John K. Weed Administrator for benefit of. Henry W. Field, John Field, Melissa Dailey, Eliza Maynard & Chas. Mino, only surviving Children.
Certificate to.
J. R. Hitchcock Esq. New York. Box 2872. P. Office.

In the Matter of John Fields N.Y.
Declaration      Melissa Daily, one of the children of John Fields, July 18. 1853      declares that her father was a native of West Chester state of New York - and enlisted into a company of a Capt. Pillsbury as a Drummer - 6th Regt. Mass. Line. Served to near close of the war. Discharged at New Windsor N.Y. Enlisted at Poughkeepsie N.Y. - For 3 years after war worked at Rochelle - then went to Upper Canada - then to Alstead N.Y. - When he made a declaration for a pension in but did not succeed - then removed to Oneida Co. - and died in the poor house May 6. 1848. -

State. City } County of New York }
I, Mary Patterson aged Forty eight years, and a resident of the City of New York do testify and say that I lived in the family of Robert Fields, now a Pensioner of the United States, from the age of about three years, until I was married to Mr Patterson my present husband and have been well acquainted with him, and his family ever since that period, being recognized as a foster child of him and his wife, they having no children. That I knew the mother of the said Robert, she living with her son until I was about the age of ten or eleven years, when she died, she often spoke of her having been in the Army of the Revolution, having married for her second husband, a soldier by the name of Purdy who died about the close of the War, and she said that she had sons by her husband, who were in the army at that time. That on the passage of some act of Congress, about 20 years since, the friends of Uncle Robert often urged him to make application for his pension, but he said he did not want it, for he could support himself. That he often at that time said that his brother John, who then lived in Canada, joined the Army at the same time with himself and was discharged at the same period.
Known before me? This 8 th day of Dec r 1880
My Commission Expires Dec r 20 th 1881
Mary Patterson

{ the word "first" on the 17 th line, interlined before expiration }
Attest.
Wm Patterson No 468 Hudson St Amanda E Patterson do do
New York November 8 th 1883. I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the within mentioned Mrs Mary Patterson, and that she is a respectable & credible person.
D. S. Harrison Commissioner of Deeds

75. 10 85. 79.15 164.15
14.50 15.50 30.00 43. 6.15 79.15

New York, 24 June 1884.
Sir,
Your favor of 25 th ult o was duly received, requiring an "administrator to be appointed, upon the Estate of John Nield before, his claim under the Act of 15 th May 1828 could be allowed," also "that the amount of the penalty, upon the administrator, bond should be certified." I have the pleasure to enclose you letters of administration, in favor of John R Weed, and the Surrogates certificate of the amount of the penalty ($4,000) attached to the bond.
When you forward the certificate, please return the letters of administration.
Thanking you for your patience, in investigating this troublesome claim,
I remain
Your obt Servt
J. R. Hitchcock
Bm 2872 P.O.
Wm L. P. Waldo
bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Right in the case of John Field dec?
Oneida — County and State of New York. act 15 th  May 1828.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. John served in the Massachusetts Continental line for three years to the end of the war, as a musician - proved by Robert Field, and the return of "war's men" - both corroborating declaration, of John made in 1833. John was married twice and survived both wives - proved by Sally West, Henry W. Field, John Field, Melipa Daily, Eliza Maynard and Chloe Miner only surviving Children - proved by Order of Court, Sally West, etc. John died 6 th May 1848 - proved by Poor House Record etc. John K. Med. R. S. Murray & Mary M. West Administrators. Bond $4000.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent J. R. Hitchcock Esqr. New York.
Charles H. Rhetts.
Examining Clerk.

New York 22 nd Augt 1853. L. P. Waldo Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. Sir:
Please find papers enclosed, substantiating the claim of the heirs of John Fields deceased, late of Rome, Oneida Co New York, under the Act of Congress, passed 15 th May 1828. I was the attorney of Robert Fields, formerly a resident of Paterson New Jersey, now of this city, and in presenting his claim for a pension, I learned that his brother John Fields, enlisted as a musician, in the same regiment of the Mass. line, and at the same time, and was discharged at the same period, with Robert Fields, who was pensioned under the Act of May 15 th 1828. I forward to you all the papers, appertaining to the subject and trust that it will receive early attention, as his children though not in the "Poor House", are poor indeed.
Very respectfully &c J. R. Hitchcock Atty for heirs of John Fields, -

List of Documents enclosed -
No. 1. Declaration of Melipa Dailey - " 2. Certificate of Seiz of Map. " 3. " Surrogate's Certificate " 4. " Affidavit of Robert Field, " 5. " " " W. W. Stenbers " 6. " " " Sally West -

New York 22 d Feb 1881.
Sir,
Since my letter addressed to you on 8 th inst through the Hon Francis Blodgett M.C., I have had some of your valued favors to acknowledge.
Enclosed please find an affidavit of Robert Fields, dated 16 th inst, which I have to request, that you will fill with the evidence already furnished your office, in support of the claim of John Fields of New York, and which was the subject of my communication above referred to.
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt James R. Hitchcock
P.S. 2872 N.Y.P.O.
Loren P. Waldo Esq. Board of Pension, Washington, D.C.

Claim of John Fields

Extracts, from Documents, on file in the Pension Office, connected with the claim of Robert Fields, a pension- er under Act of 15 May 1828.
From the Application of Robert Fields for a Certificate of Revolutionary Service, directed to Hon. W. B. Halborn Secy of State of Mass, dated 27 March 1828.
"He remembers several of his fellow- soldiers one of the name of he  he  he , and one John Fields a brother of this deponent"
From the Certificate furnished on the above application, the following viz -
"John Fields was in the same Reg- iment, but not in the same Company, as appears from said Pay Book."
From the affidavit of John Adkins dated 4 Sept 1828, as follows. "That in the course of his service he became acquainted, with John Fields and Robert Fields brother, who were engaged as musicians, in a Massachu- setts Regiment, in the Continental Line, one as drummer and one as fifer."
And again. "This deponent often saw both John and Robert Fields in the service,"

A copy of a certificate of the Dpty Secy of the Commonwealth of Mass dated October 26. 1829, showing that powers of attorney from John and Robert Nieldy, to Mason Wattley, are on file in the Secy's Office, Boston Mass.
Copy of the Power of Attorney from Robert Nieldy to Mason Wattley

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
Oct r 22 d 1853.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that The Name of John Fields is borne on list of Capt. Pillsbury's Comp. (Col. Smith's Regt. for the Entire year of 1782 - as Fife Wages. £88.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. D. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

1 Copy
I know all men by these presents that I, Robert Tilden, Laborer, of the city, county and State of New York, for divers good causes and considerations, me therefor, me thereunto mov- ing, do hereby make and constitute, my friend Mason Watty, of the city, county and State aforesaid, my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name, and to my use, to ask for, demand, and recover and receive, of and from the Honorable Board of Treasury, late Paymasters of the Army, of the aforesaid State or either of the thirteen States, and all else whom it may concern, all and singular, such wages, pay, tickets, deficiency of clothing, short allowance of money, depreciation, notes, and all other sums and sums, of money whatsoever, giving and hereby granting unto my said Attorney, his substitutes, and assigns, all my authority, and lawful power in the premises, for re- -ceiving, recovering, obtaining, compounding and dis- -charging the same, as fully and effectually as I might myself might or could do, being personally present, and acquittances, releasings or any other discharge; to make seal and deliver and one attorney or more, ratifying and holding firm and stable all and whatsoever my said attorney, his substitutes, or assigns, or any of them, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of these presents.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 18th day of February 1785.
Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

William Burtcell } Robert his X Field B n Blagge. } Mark
(Entored) Mason Wallis.
City of New York } It is remembered, that this day appeared before me Benjamin Blagge Alderman of New Jersey Street of said City, and one of the justices of the peace for the city and county of New York, the within named Robert Field, who being, sealed acknowledged and delivered the within power of attorney, by his voluntary act and deed. Given under my hand this 21 st day of February 1785. B n Blagge.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretaries Office October 26. 1849.
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original, on file with the Military rolls in this office, and that the other papers from John Field of New Rochelle, and John Taylor of New York, to Mason Wallis, dated respective- ly Feb 22 nd & Feb 15. 1785, are also on file
Wm. Supt.
Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State, county and City of New York } ss.
I Morris Owen of the city of New York, aged thirty five years, do testify and say that I am well acquainted with John Fields of the town of Sangerfield Oneida county of State of New York, who was a man of my late father Alba M c Owen of the town of Sangerfield aforesaid, and that the said John Fields attained his majority on or about the Sixteenth day of May last past, and that he is the youngest child of John Fields, for whose services in the Revolution- ary War, his children obtained a pension under Act of Congress dated 15th May 1828, as I am informed and believe.
Sworn and subscribed to Morris. Owen this 17 th day of July 1856 before me
J. B. M c N ee ll
Comm r of deed - and I certify that I believe this affiant to be a person of good character, respectability and a credible witness.
New York 17 July 1856, J. B. M c N ee ll
Comm r of deed

State of New-York, City and County of New-York. { ss.
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY , Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record, DO HERE-BY CERTIFY, That A. B. Almy before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds, for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and authorized to administer oaths to be used in any Court in said State, and for general purposes; and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 18 th day of July 185 6
Richd B. Connolly
Clerk.

State of New Jersey, James Fields, a resident of Passaic County, (Jr.) - Chester, in said County, aged about 75 years, being duly sworn, says, that he is a half Brother of Robert Fields, late a resident of the City of New York - and a pensioner of the United States, for his services in the war of the revolution, That the said Robert have an Elder Brother by the name of John Fields, - who as he always said Enlisted at the same time with Robert, in the same Regiment, and for the same period, of service, and was discharged at a place called Little Britton - in the town of New Windsor in Orange County, New York - That his Mother was married soon after the death of her first husband to a man by the name of Thomas Purdy, who as she says belonged to the same Regiment and who died about the close of the war - and that his Mother followed the army with her second husband and her two children, John and Robert, until their discharge, That in consequence of the early death of her second husband, his Mother always retained the name of Fields, and hence this deponent adopted the same name, and he has a recollection, that his Mother - John and Robert - were as drummers in the army of the revolution, That about the year 1780 or 1792 that his Brother John left New York and went with a family to Canada - Lancaster - from whence he caused a letter to be written to his Mother Robert saying him to come on with his family, and join them there,
Sworn and subscribed at the City of Paterson, in the said County of Passaic this 28th October 1853 - before John Vail Justice of the peace Attest, Ann Vail of Paterson N.J.
James Robert his X Fields mark

I hereby certify, that I have been acquainted with the within named Lewis Fields for near thirty years - and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity - and also with his Brother Robert, and know him to be a worthy man and deserving of all credit, John Dair Austin at the present.
P.S. The erasure of Robert and the insertion of in first place  Lewis made before opening.
John Dair A.P.
State of New Jersey } Passaic County } ss
I, Pedro D. Garfiera Clerk of the said County of Passaic do hereby certify, that John Dair before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same a justice of the Peace in and for the said County, and that his sig- natures above written are genuine -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this fourth day of November A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty three J. D. Garfiera Clerk

State, County and City of New York } p.
I, John H. Weed, of the City & County of New York, Adminis- -trator, of the Estate of John Field deceased, do upon oath testify and declare, that I do verily believe, that the said John Field entered the service of the United States, as a Musician, on or about the first of Jan- -uary 1780, for during the said War.
That he served in the Company of Capt Pillsbury, in the 6 th Regiment, commanded by Col Smith of the Mass. Line and was honorably discharged, on or about the close of said War, from the Reg t commanded by Col Tappan. And I further declare, that I do believe, that the said John Field, never received a Warrant for the Bounty Land, promised by the United States, and I do fur- -ther believe, that he never assigned or trans- -ferred his claim in any manner whatever.
Therefore, I do as Administrator of the Estate of John Field, ask from the Sec- -retary of the Interior of the United States, a Warrant for the Bounty Land, which was due the said John Field respectfully referring to the Hon L.P. Waldo, Com r of Pensions, with whom are deposited my letter of Administration.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 8 th day of } John H. Weed August 1852.
John Sinclair Comm. of deeds

State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY , Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That William Sinclair before whom the annexed deposition - was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds, for said City and County, duly appointed and sworn, and authorized to administer oaths to be used in any Court in said State, and for general purposes; and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 8th day of August 185 4
Richd B Connolly Clerk.
as, ich tally com ted ecc

New York, Nov 10. 1853.
Sir,
Your favor of 15 th Oct, relating to the case of John Fields, was duly received and replied to, on 18 th ult o , since which time, I have received no further communication, from the Office on the subject.
As the claim is not admitted, for want of satisfactory evidence, of the identity of the claimant, with the soldier who rendered the service, and in consequence of an alleged discrepancy, between his declaration, made in the year 1833, "that he served under Capt Porter," and not Pillsbury (as now alleged;) and "that he was in the same company, with his brother Robert," in contradiction, of the present averment, and a Certificate from the Secy of State, Office at Boston, dated 22 o October last; (herewith enclosed;) and also that he alleged, to have had a different birth place, than that now assigned him, I offer the following in reply.
Robert Fields, (brother of John,) states, in his declaration, dated 5 April 1848, "that he enlisted for and during the war, about the beginning of the year 1780, with an Officer he now thinks, by the name of Porter &c &c"
The Certificate of the Secy of Mass, dated April 17 th 1848, furnished in answer to the application of Robert Fields, & on file in the Pension Office, states that he "enlisted 1 Jan'y 1780 by Major Porter &c &c". In Robert Fields affidavit, dated 3 rd Aug 1853, on file in this case, he states, "that he had an elder brother, who was born in Bedford Westchester County, New York"

"who enlisted at the same time, with this Dep'tment, (R.P.) but in a different company of the same Reg't, to wit, the company commanded by Capt Pillsbury & c"
This seems to show the connection between an officer named Porter, and the service of John Fields, as alleged in his declaration of 1833. The error in the statement, may very naturally have arisen, from a misunderstanding of the soldier's narration, by the person who wrote the declaration, and the declarant being unable to read or write, (see S. H. Weed, affidavit, dated 1 Oct 1833,) the error escaped detection. The certificate of the Secy of War, dated 22 d Nov 1833, proves, that "the name of John Fields is borne on the list of Capt Pillsbury's company, Col Smith's Reg't, for the entire year of 1832 as fifer & c"
I am also informed by the Secy of War under date of 22 d Nov 1832, "that the rolls of Capt Pillsbury's company, for the year 1831, are lost, and that he is unable to shew, whether John Fields was, in his company that year or not". This proves the allegation of John Fields, having served in Capt Pillsbury's Company to be true, and in perfect accordance, with the assertion of Robert Fields, and the statements made by claimant in his life time, to Ellis, Sally West, and Daniel Livermore and Robert Stephen, whose statements to this effect are on file. All the information, I have, of the birth place of John & Robert Fields, I obtained from the declaration of Robert Fields, dated 5 th April 1848, as follows. "He (R.P.) was born in Bedford Westchester County, N.Y. but at the beginning

of the war, he resided with his father at "Crown Pond," in said County &c &c"; from the declaration of Melissa Daily, the daughter of John Fields, dated 18 July 1853; and from the affidavit of Robert Fields, dated 3 rd August last, from which I have before quoted, and from statements made to me by Robert Fields, himself. It is possible that John Fields, in his declaration of 1853, may have claimed "Crown Pond," as his native place, as he lived there with his father at the beginning of the war, but not knowing what he did claim, (a copy of his declaration not having been furnished me yet, as requested in my letter of 18 th ult o ), I am unable to state.
In the affidavit of J. K. Weed, dated 1 st Oct last & on file in this case, will be found a paragraph, as follows: "And I do further state, that the said Robert Fields, was, a man almost destitute of education, and (he) said that his father John was more destitute than himself, for he (Robert) could read plain print, and learned to write his name after he was married."
I enclose a certificate of Secy of War, dated 22 nd Oct ult o , proving service of John Fields, in Capt Pillsbury's Company for 1882, also the affidavit of James Fields, half brother of John and Robert Fields, proving their service in the war &c, and the affidavit of Mary Paterson in relation to the same.
John & Robert Fields, were at a very early age, thrown upon the world, in consequence of the death of their father, who was killed at the Battle of White Plains, their opportunities therefor, for acquiring an education, were cut off,

and their subsequent services in the Army, almost prevented a possibility of their obtaining any.
Under these circumstances, and in conclusion, I have respectfully to offer for your consideration, that the oral statements made by John Nield, in his lifetime, are entitled to the fullest credence; attested by the oath of his brother, who served in the same Regiment with him, and now lives with John's children; and now so fully corroborated, (since the receipt of your last letter,) by the Certificate of the Secy of War; that any discrepancies in his written declaration of 1833, and the facts now proved, should be set down to the ignorance of the declarant, his inability to read, and to error in writing the declaration, for which in justice John Nield, should not be held accountable.
Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant
James R. Hitchcock
Box 2,872. N.Y. P.O.
Loren, P. Waldo Esqr Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

No. 2.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston : Aug. 17. 1853.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that The name of John Fields is borne on "List of Final Settlement" of "6 th Old 13 th Regiment Col. B. Tupper & Col C. Smith."
  No. 12. 003.  Amount Due Jan. 1. 1783  $ 18.30    " 12. 470  " " Jan. 1 1782 "  70.86    " 12. 920  " " Jan. 1. 1783 "  88.00    " 13. 466  " " July. 1. 1784 "  80.00  
I find also the following.
"Know all men by these Presents That I John Fields, Labour, of New Rochel West Chester County and State of New York, for divers good causes and considerations me therein moving do hereby make and constitute My friend, Mason Watters of the Town County & State aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney for me & in My name & for my use, to ask Claim, demand, receive & receive of & from M rs H. N. Board, Treasury, Late Paymaster of the Army of the

aforsaid State or either of the United States and all else whom it may concern all and singular such wages, pay, tickets, deficiency of Clothing, Shirt Allowance, deficiency Notes and all other sums or sums of Money whatsoever. etc.
Dated Feb. 22. 1785. and signed John his Fieldes in the presence of two Witnesses. mark
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
To N. D. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Application for Search of the service of John Fields in the War of the Revolution, by the Attorney of the heirs of him who rendered the Service
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to cause Search to be made in the rolls in his office for the service of John Fields who was reputed to have served as follows, namely; he is said to have been a native of Bedford in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York, that he enlisted late in the year 1779 or early in 1780, at Pehskill, as a fifer in the Company of Capt Pillsbury in the 6 th Regiment of the Massachusetts line, and afterwards served as drummer, for and during the War; and was discharged near its close at New Windsor; in the State of New York. The above is the substance of what he knows of the service of the said John Fields, as he in the latter part of his life became nearly helpless and died in the Poor House of Oneida County, on or about the 1 st day of May 1848. New York, August 6 th 1853.
James R. Hitchcock Attorney for the Heirs of John Field,
Box 2872 N.Y. P.O.

I hereby certify that the foregoing ap- -plication was signed in my presence this 6th day of August 1853 New York Aug. 6. 53 Worthington Hamaine Commissioner of Deeds
608

Secretary's Office, Aug 17. 1853.
James M. H. Mitchell Esq.
Sir,
The morning after I wrote for the particulars of John Field, I found the Application, and the reason of the mistake was because I drew one paper out of my file, which was the letter, instead of the application, and I immediately wrote you for more particulars,
Our rolls are very imperfect in regard to the service of the last three years of the War, and we have no ordinar of the service of but a small part of said service,
I can find no further service for said John than I have given,
In haste yours
N. T. Strong for the Secretary
Paymaster of the Army of the

Affidavit of H. W. Stenber in the matter of John Fields' appli- -cation for a Patent.
N. 5.

State of New York } Oneida County }
Wm. N. Stephen being duly sworn, saith, that he is 44 years of age and a resident of Rome in the County & State above written, That he was the Overseer or Keeper of the Poor House of said County for more than seven years prior to January 1849. That he kept the Books of the same, and has this day seen them, and that in said Books appears the following record in this deponent's hand writing, "John Fields, Recd, Nov. 4 th 1846,, (Nov. fourth eighteen hundred and forty six),, Aged 84 years (Eighty fours years) Nativity, New York - Died May 6 th 1848 (May Sixth eighteen hundred and forty eight). And he farther states that the said John Fields, said that served in the Revolutionary War and was entitled to a Pension and had made application for the same, but his claim was suspended on account of want of proof of his service. This deponent does not recollect the name of the State in which he served, but distinctly remembers that the old man alleged that he enlisted as a drummer in the company of a Capt. Pillsbury. And this deponent farther states that he is fully convinced that the said John Fields did so serve, and farther this Deponent saith Not.
The above interlining, "said that he had, was done before execution
Wm. N. Stephen
Subscribed & sworn to before me, this 20 th day of July A.D. 1853 - I certify that deponent is a credible witness. J. M. Washburn Justice of Peace

State of New York, ONEIDA COUNTY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Jay H. Athanay Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the annexed Jurat & certificate and thereon written, was, on the 20th day of July 18 53 a Justice of the Peace, in, and for said County, and sworn and duly authorized. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Jurat & certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County, and subscribed my name, this 22 nd day of July 185 3
Richard Hulbert
CLERK.

Affidavit of J. R. Weed.
Claim of John Fields

City, County & State of New York, ss.
I John K Weed do testify and say, That I am fifty nine years of age and a resident of the City of New York, and have been most of the time for sixteen years last past;
That I am well acquainted with Robt Fields, a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress passed May 15 th 1828, and have known him well for the last seven years, That on my first acquaintance with him he gave me a history of his service in the Revolutionary War, and stated that he was a half orphan at the time he joined the army and that himself and elder brother John Fields, enlisted at the same time and for the same period, and into the same Regiment, that they were friendless and without a home, at the time they enlisted; their Father having been killed at the battle of Whiteplains, and that their Mother, was again married to a soldier named Thomas Purdy.
And I do further state, the said Robert Fields was a man almost destitute of education, & said that his brother John, was more destitute than himself, for he, (Robert,) could read plain print, and learned to write his name, after he was married. That, the said Robert Fields buried his wife, more than a year since and having no children, and being blind, he importuned me, to go with him to his Niece Mrs Melissa Daly of Marshall, Oneida County, as he wished to spend his last days, with his brother's children, and that I accompanied him, from this city to, the dwelling of Mrs Daly,

some three weeks since, and on his arrival there, the old man refused to go into the house of the said Mrs Daly, until she came to the carriage and recognized him as her uncle,
I would state, that the old man's arrival was entirely unexpected, to his nieces and that they both wept, and said, that they should have thought he was their father, did they not know him to be dead, so strong was the resemblance to their father, and on their earnest invitation, he was led into the house, and recognized, as one of the family, with whom he now resides, and expects to spend the remainder of his days.
Attest
John R. Weed
William A Conklin
138.3 Avenue New York City City Hall of New York B ss: On the first day of October 1853. personally came before me, John R. Weed, who made oath to the foregoing affidavit, that the same is true that the said John R. Weed is to me known to be a person of truth and veracity. This testimony is entitled to credit. —
Mac O. Barker Commr of Deeds

State of New York, City and County of New York, } s.
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY , CLERK of the City and County of New York, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
Isaac T. Barker
whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the an- nexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or ac- knowledgment, a Commissioner of Deeds for said City and County, dwelling in the said City, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the County, the 1st day of October 185 3
Richd B. Connolly Clerk.
a true copy to the said Isaac T. Barker

1853
Affidavit of Robert Fields in the matter of an application for a Pension for the heirs of John Fields
No.

State of New York New York City County
Robert Fields being sworn saith that he is eighty eight years of age, at the present time a resident of this City and a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed May 15 th 1828 for his service in the War of the Revolution to the close thereof. That he had an elder brother who was born in Bedford in Westchester County New York, who enlisted at the same time with this deponent but in a different company of the same Regiment to wit the Company commanded by Captain Pillsbury and who enlisted as a fifer but served as a drummer until at, or very near the close of the said War when he was discharged at the same time as this deponent at New Windsor. And this deponent further saith that his father Thomas Fields was killed at the battle of White Plains and that his mother afterwards married a man by the name of Thomas Purdy who was a follower of the American Army & that this deponent and his brother John being orphans enlisted and served as before stated.
That his brother John Fields resided for about the space of two years at New Rochelle Westchester County New York from which place he came to the City of New York and executed a power of attorney to Captain Mason Watts, similar to one executed by this deponent and for the same purpose; that his brother John Fields removed to a place in Upper Canada called 'Gavanogue' from which place he caused a letter to be

written to this deponent informing him that he John was married and doing well and urging this deponent to join him there That some twenty years ago his said brother removed to Flat Rock which is situated in Alexandria Jefferson County New York from whence he removed to Onida County in the same State, and from which last mentioned County he caused a letter to be written to this deponent in which he stated that he expected to obtain a pension from Government; that since the time of receiving the last mentioned letter, this deponent has heard nothing directly from his said brother John Fields, but that he has recently learned that his brother aforesaid died in the County poorhouse of the said County of Onida.  And further this deponent saith not
Robert his Fields mark
City of Albany of New York ss: I certify that on the third day of August 1853, personally came before me Robert Fields, to whom I read the foregoing affida- vit, & who declared to me that the facts therein stated were true, and who made solemn oath before me, that the facts therein stated are true, and I verily believe that he is a person of truth.  Subscribed to me J. H. C. Barker Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City of Albany, New York
In the room of David S. Woolley 274 Mullerry St N 30-42 John H. Merrick 83 Leroy St New York

Oneida County Surrogate's Court.
In the Matter of the Administration of the Estate of
John Field
deceased.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
C. J. Williams
SURROGATE.

The People of the State of New-York, To
John R Wood
WHEREAS,
Send Greeting:
John Fields
Thorne
of
as is
alleged, lately died intestate, being at or immediately previous to his death, an inhabitant of, or having left assets which then were, or have since come within the county of Oneida, by means whereof the ordering and granting administration of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of which the said intestate died possessed, and also the auditing, allowing and final discharging the account thereof, do belong unto our Surrogate of the county of Oneida: AND WE, being desirous that the goods, chattels, and credits of the said intestate shall be well and faithfully administered, applied and disposed of, DO GRANT unto you the said
John R Wood
full power by these presents to administer and faithfully dispose of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits; to ask, demand, recover and receive the debts which unto the said intestate while living and at the time of his death, did belong; and to pay the debts which the said intestate did owe, as far as such goods, chattels and credits will thereto extend, and the law require; hereby requiring you to make, or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said intestate, within a reasonable time, and return a duplicate thereof to our Surrogate of the county of Oneida, within three months from the date of these presents; and if further personal property or assets of any kind not mentioned in any inventory, that shall have been so made, shall come to your possession or knowledge, to make, or cause to be made, in like manner, a true and perfect inventory thereof, and to return the same within two months after discovery thereof:
And we do by these Presents, depute, constitute and appoint you the said
John R Wood
administrator of all and singular the
goods, chattels and credits which were of the said
John Fields
deceased.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have caused the seal of office of our Surrogate to be hereunto affixed.—Witness Ormel S Williams Surrogate of the said county, at Clinton in said county, the 15 th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- four
Ormel S Williams
SURROGATE.

Surrogates Certificate
No 3.

State of New York } ss Surrogates Court Oneida County }
I Othniel S Williams Surrogate of the County of Oneida do certify that at a Surrogates Court held at Clinton in said County on the twenty first day of July A.D. 1853 Satisfactory Evidence has been adduced before said Court that John Fields was a resident of Rome in said County and died at Rome in the said County on the 6 th day of May A.D. 1848, and that the only surviving children of said deceased are as follows to wit: two sons Henry W Fields, and John Fields, and three daughters to wit: Melissa Darley, Eliza Maynard, and Chloe Mower.
In testimony whereof I the said Surrogate have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at the place and on the day and year first aforesaid.
Othniel S Williams Surrogate

Oneida County Surrogate's Court.
In the Matter of the Administration of the Estate of
John Fields
deceased.
ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND.
Filed and approved
June 14 1854
O. Williams
Surrogate.

Know all Men by these Presents, THA
John R. Weed of New York City County of New York Robert L. Mabe of the same place and Henry M. Weed of the same place
are held and firmly bound unto the people of the State of New York, in the sum of
Five thousand
dollars, lawful money of said State; to be paid to the said people: And to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated the Eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- four
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That if the above bounden John R. Weed administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of John R. Weed deceased, shall faithfully execute the trust reposed in him as such; and also that he shall obey all orders of the Surrogate of the county of Oneida touching the administration of the estate committed to him then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF
E. W. Brown E. Moore
John R. Weed L.S. Robert L. Mabe L.S. Henry M. Weed L.S.
NEW YORK COUNTY, ss.
The above named sureties being duly sworn, each one for himself, deposes and says that he resides in
New York City of New York
in the county aforesaid, that he is a free-holder and householder of said county, and is worth the sum of $ 2000.00 over and above his just debts, liabilities and responsibilities.
Sworn before me this twelfth day of June 185 4.
E. W. Brown Commissioner of Deeds
Robert L. Mabe Except Householder Henry M. Weed

STATE of NEW-YORK, } ss. ONEIDA COUNTY, }
On this Eighth day of June 1854, before me personally appeared Ormi  Steed
and
to me known to be the persons described in and who executed the within instrument, and severally acknowledged the execution thereof.
Of Williams Innkeeper
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } New York  Queens COUNTY, }
On this Twelfth day of June 1854, before me personally appeared Robert L  Malley
and Henry M  Steed
to me known to be the persons described in and who executed the within instrument, and severally acknowledged the execution thereof.
E. H. Burns Commissioner of Deeds

Oneida County Surrogate's Court
Estate of
John Fields
deceased.
D. S. WILLIAMS, SURROGATE

State of New-York, } SURROGATE'S OFFICE, SS: County of Oneida. }
I, OTHNIEL S. WILLIAMS, Surrogate of said County, do certify that the annexed is a copy of
the Bond of John B. West administrator of John Fields late of said County deceased on file
recorded in this office: that I have compared the same with the original record  bond and that the same is a true transcript of said original record , bond and of the whole of such original bond
Witness my hand and seal of office at Clinton, in the County aforesaid, this twenty second day of June 185 4
Othniel S. Williams
Surrogate.

State of New York Jefferson County ss.
John Field, a Revolutionary soldier now residing in the Town of Alexandria in said County being duly sworn says that he is the same John Field or Fields mentioned in the annexed declaration which was made by this deponent, before the Court of Common Pleas in said County at the last September Term thereof. That his name is John Field and that by a mistake of the Clerk who copied the said Declaration this deponent is informed his name was written "Fields" instead of "Field" in said declaration, though this deponent cannot read or write, but he has always called himself "Field" and believes his name has usually if not always been written Field.
This deponent further says that he did serve as a Drummer in the Continental Army for the space of three years as stated in said declaration, that the name of the Captain of his Company was Porter, but his Christian name this deponent does not recollect. The Regiment to which this deponent belonged was the sixth Regiment of Infantry and he is quite sure that the name of the Colonel of the Regiment was Smith but of this he will not be positive.
This deponent further says that he served in no other Company or Regiment than those above stated.
This deponent further says that he cannot recollect the names of any of the other officers of the Regiment nor of the Company to which deponent belonged. This deponent however recollects the names of the following persons who belonged to the same Company with this deponent - viz - one Smith who was a shoemaker - and was one of the corporals of the Company - James Purdy, a private who was barber for the Regiment - two privates by the name of Walker but whose Christian

names This deponent cannot recollect — also two blacks who were privates in said Company one of whom was named "Frost" and the other "Snow". Also a brother of this deponent who was named Robert Field who was one of the fifers of the Company.
This deponent further says that he has not seen any of the above named persons or any other persons belonging to the said Regiment within forty five years past except his brother above named — That he has not seen him for more than forty years — and that it is now more than fifteen years since this deponent has heard from his said brother Robert Field or known where he was. And this deponent does not know whether he is now living or not — That about fifteen or twenty years ago this deponent heard that the said Robert was living in the City of New York — and this deponent has caused letters to be written to him but has never received any answers from them —
This deponent further says that he does not know of any person now living who has any knowledge of his service as a Soldier as aforesaid — he does not know what became of his neighbours and family at Claverack where he lived when he entered the service —
This deponent further says now-wards that he had another brother who was as he understood a soldier in the Continental service and whose name was William Field — but this deponent does not know to what Company or Regiment the said William belonged — That the said William removed to Canada some years ago as this deponent is informed but in what Town or County he lives this deponent is ignorant —
This deponent further says

That he now recollects that the old man at New Rockville with whom this deponent left his discharge as stated in his declaration was a Farmer and lived within half a mile of Brash Tavern in New Rockville — but this deponent is entirely unable to recollect his name —
This deponent on being discharged became a day labourer and put his discharge into the hands of the Farmer above mentioned for safe keeping —
John Field mark
State of New York Suffolk County ss
I Calvin M c Knight first Judge of Suffolk County aforesaid and also a justice of the Peace in and for the said County do hereby certify that on the 18th day of January 1833 John Field above named personally appeared before me and subscribed the foregoing affidavit and was duly sworn by me and made oath to the truth of the facts stated in said affidavit — And I further certify that the said affidavit was carefully read over by me to the said John Field and he heard the same read before he subscribed and swore to the same.
Calvin M c Knight first Judge of Suffolk County & Justice of the Peace

State of New York Jefferson County Clerk's Office
¶ I Deleg Burcheard Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Calvin M c Knight Esq r before whom the within affidavit was sworn to, was on the date of the same first Judge of the court of common Pleas in & for said Coun- ty commissioned & sworn And also a Justice of the Peace in & for said county duly authorized both as Justice & Judge to take the same And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge & Justice & verily believe his signature to the within certificate is genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said county this 19 th day of January 1833.
D. Burcheard Clerk